[Uvic-sustainability] News and Events for the Week of Nov 3rd
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You may have heard that Naomi Klein has a new book out called “This Changes Everything.” Klein argues in her book that a stable climate is impossible within the form of capitalism that currently governs us. SFU prof, Mark Jaccard, recently published a critical review of that book. Jaccard took issue with Klein’s provocative critique of capitalism. The economist and professor from the Faculty of Environmental Studies at York University wrote a response to Jaccard, which was pre-published on this website.
Now the debate is coming to UVic. Wednesday November 5th at 4:30pm in the David Turpin Building A104a. The panel discussion will involve Will Horter, Executive Director of... Dogwood Initiative, Dr. Ana Maria Peredo, School of Business, Dr. Warren Magnusson, Political Science, and Carol Linnett, PhD student and Managing Editor and Director of Research for DeSmog Canada.
UVic’s very first Free Store is officially opening today! The UVSS, who is operating the Store, is still soliciting donations. If you have any old stuff that is still useful, but you don’t need any more, please consider bringing it to the Free Store in the Student Union Building today, or any day going forward. Hour of operation are:
Mon – 2:30-5pm
Tues - 9:30-5pm
Wed/Thurs - 2:30-5pm
Fri - 10:30-1pm
Items accepted at the Free Store include:
Books
CD’s, Records, Tapes, Vinyl
Office Supplies
Kitchenware
Small to medium electronic devices/appliances in working condition
No large items and no clothing (at least for now) please!
UVIC EVENTS:
“THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING”: A PANEL DISCUSSION ON NAOMI KLEIN’S NEW BOOK.
Wednesday November 5, 4:30pm David Turpin Building A104a.
Come hear a mix of activists and academics discuss Klein's arguments and the trajectory of climate politics needed. Facebook.
MUNICIPAL ELECTION ADVANCE POLLING STATIONS AT UVIC.
Thursday November 6, 12:00-4:00pm Michelle Pujol room, SUB.
Voting just got easier with advance polling stations for Victoria, Saanich and Oak Bay on campus. UVSS event page.
URBAN RESTORATION AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS COURSE; UVIC RESTORATION OF NATURAL SYSTEMS PROGRAM.
Saturday November 8 to Wednesday 12, 8:30-4:30pm. At UVic
You do not need to enroll in the program to take this course. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for details.
OCEANS, CARBON AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Tuesday November 18, 7:00-9:00pm at UVic.
What is the connection between carbon in the ocean and climate change? This session will provide an introduction to the carbon cycle, focusing on the behavior of carbon in oceans. This overview will lead into a discussion of the role the ocean plays in regulating atmospheric carbon dioxide and mitigating climate change. See the Continuing Studies website for details and registration.
COMMUNITY EVENTS:
PHILLIPS BENEFIT BREW
Monday November 3-Monday November 17—Vote daily here www.benefitbrew.com.
Both the Habitat Acquisition Trust and UVic’s own CFUV have been nominated for the competition. The winning organization will have a beer brewed in their name, with proceeds from that beer’s sale going to their projects.
YEARS OF LIVING DANGEROUSLY 9-PART FILM SERIES.
Tuesday November 4, 7:00pm Also Tue 11, 18 & 25th.
The human impact of climate change, how we are causing it and how our lives are being affected by it. Dramatic, dynamic series, real heroes and villains. Transition Salt Spring, Salt Spring Island Climate Action Council. Salt Spring Library. Free.
LIVING THE NEW ECONOMY VICTORIA MAYORAL DEBATE
Thursday November 6, 7:00pm Sunset Labs, 401 Herald Street.
with Lisa Helps, Dean Fortin and Jason Ross. Facebook
The Living the New Economy forum will also take place over five days starting Saturday November 8th. See the website for details
NATURAL CAPITALISM - CREATING THE NEXT INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION.
Thursday November 6, 7:00pm Burnside Gorge Community Centre, 471 Cecelia Rd.
The movie, based on the book by Amory Lovins and Paul Hawken, describes how to do business and make money without destroying the environment, communities, and people. Followed by discussion and social time. Emerging Green Builders. Free. Everyone welcome.
THE WISDOM TO SURVIVE: CLIMATE CHANGE, CAPITALISM & COMMUNITY.
Friday November 7, 7:00pm Friends Meeting House 1831 Fern St. Victoria.
In the Midst of massive environmental challenges how shall we live? Sponsored by Programs in Earth Literacies and KAIROS. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 250-220-4601 www.earthliteracies.org
STREETS ARE MADE FOR WALKING: TRANS-FORM #5
Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014 7:00–9:00 PM
Alix Goolden Performance Hall, 907 Pandora Street
People living in neighborhoods designed for walking are healthier and happier, with fewer traffic collisions and transport costs. Join us to explore answers to the question: How we can build better communities? Suggested donation $5
www.gvcc.bc.ca
E-BIKES, ELECTRIC ASSIST BIKES AND TRANSPORTATION POLICY
Wednesday, November 19, 12:00-1:00 PM
2440 Sidney Avenue, Sidney
Bring your lunch and join us for a networking event and local screening of the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals' webinar, ‘E-bikes, Electric Assist Bikes and Transportation Policy’. Partipate by webinar any location – please visit APBP for more information on costs and registration.
RSVP: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
And now for something completely different: MUSHROOMS!
The rain brings out more than just cyclists in rain gear. Mushrooms are in bloom and there are so many events coming up that Mushrooms get their own section:
MUSHROOM EDUCATION DAY.
Saturday November 8, 10-12pm Compost Education Centre 1216 North Park Street.
Learn about mushrooms’ healthful attributes and how easy it is to grow them in your home or backyard at our Mushroom Education Day! Pre-registration required at www.composteducation.eventbrite.ca. http://compost.bc.ca/nov-8th-is-mushroom-education-day/
MUSHROOM EDUCATION DAY #2
Sunday November 9, 10:00 am-2:00 pm, Compost Education Centre, 1216 North Park,
Free introductory workshop on mushroom companions in the garden. Learn how to make a mushroom bed, mushroom pathways, and combination plant in veggie beds. 2-4pm Learn how to grow Oyster mushrooms organically at home or in your apartment. See website.
MYCO-PERMACULTURE WORKSHOP:
Sunday November 16th 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Explore the how mushrooms and permaculture design can work together in creating resilient, abundance, diverse and healthy food systems!
Danielle Stevenson of DYI Fungi and Solara Goldwynn of Hachet & Seed will be facilitating.
Open to to all, discount for students.
Students register at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Non-Students can register online
Space is limited, so register asap.
There are a bunch more mushroom events happening. See Guy Dauncy's Green Diary for more info.
